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A dramatic close up of a beautiful leopard’s eyes and nose in the Eastern Cape Game Reserves, South Africa

Eastern Cape Game Reserves Safaris


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South Africa’s Eastern Cape provides some of the country’s most accessible game viewing within its malaria-free private game reserves.

Track the Big 5 (and the Shy 5) through this picturesque landscape with the help of an expert guide before spending the afternoon relaxing at your lodge or luxury camp.

Each game reserve offers a unique experience and they are all within easy reach of Port Elizabeth airport making the perfect start or finish to a Garden Route fly drive.

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OUR SAFARI HOLIDAYS TO THE EASTERN CAPE

Nobody offers more ways to explore South Africa than Trailfinders.

Here's a snapshot of some our most popular Eastern Cape safari holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays in the destination.
Classic Garden Route & Game

From iconic Table Mountain to the coastal Garden Route and on to the plains of the Eastern Cape game reserves, discover South Africa’s most popular fly drive route.

From iconic Table Mountain to the coastal Garden Route and on to the plains of the Eastern Cape game reserves, discover South Africa’s most popular fly drive route.

Guide Price: € pp

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Romantic South Africa & Mauritius
South Africa
Multi Centre Holiday
18 days / 17 nights

One of our most popular holidays for couples and honeymooners. This scenic route offers the perfect marriage of incredible food with world class wines; romantic hotels with wonderful service and fascinating sights coupled with plenty of relaxing activities – a match made in heaven!

Guide Price: €3,169 pp

Guide Price: £2,665 pp

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Unique & Boutique Garden Route & Safari
South Africa
Fly Drive Holiday
18 days / 17 nights

Bringing together some of the region’s most charming, intimate and distinctive hotels and lodges, this fabulous itinerary combines the scenic Garden Route with the best of South Africa’s renowned hospitality.

Guide Price: €4,329 pp

Guide Price: £3,689 pp

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OUR RECOMMENDED SAFARI CAMPS & LODGES IN THE EASTERN CAPE

We feature a great range of safari camps and lodges in the Eastern Cape, with something to suit all budgets.

What you won’t find here are thousands of safari camps and lodges to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Shamwari Bayethe
5 star

Eastern Cape Game Reserves

Ideal for couples, the stylish Shamwari Bayethe enjoys an idyllic and secluded location, nestled alongside a tree-lined river.
Amakhala Bukela Game Lodge
4 plus star

Eastern Cape Game Reserves

Bukela offers a luxurious, personalised and tranquil safari experience tucked away between indigenous trees at the top of a valley.
Pumba Water Lodge
4 plus star

Eastern Cape Game Reserves

Striking the perfect balance between a thrilling safari experience and relaxing retreat is the idyllic Pumba Water Lodge.
Lalibela Lentaba Safari Lodge
4 plus star

Eastern Cape Game Reserves

Set on a hillside amongst indigenous bush and overlooking an active waterhole, Lentaba Lodge has been designed to maximise wonderful valley views, whilst three atmospheric fireplaces ensure a cosy safari ambience.
Kariega Settlers Drift
5 star

Eastern Cape Game Reserves

Enjoying an enviable position amidst the beautiful Kariega wilderness, the luxurious tented suites at Settlers Drift offer guests an idyllic base to enjoy thrilling safari encounters, stunning valley views and fine cuisine.
Gorah Elephant Camp
5 star

Eastern Cape Game Reserves

Immaculately restored to its 19th Century colonial splendour, the luxurious Gorah Elephant Camp recalls the golden era of safari from the early 1900s, coupled with an elegance associated with Africa’s finest game lodges.

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